Monolene mertensae (Poll, 1959) Marten's moonflounder |
photo by
FAO |
Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 700 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea to Penrith, Angola. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits muddy bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |